Best Transportation Tools to Use in 2026
Discover the best free and open-source transportation tools. Curated list with alternatives and reviews.
Top Picks
ADS-B Exchange
Access real-time and historical data of any and all airborne aircraft
airportsapi
Get name and website-URL for airports by ICAO code
AIS Hub
Real-time data of any marine and inland vessel equipped with AIS tracking system
Amadeus for Developers
Limited usage
apilayer aviationstack
Real-time Flight Status & Global Aviation Data API
Apimetro
Geospatial data for Mexico City public transport system (Metro, Metrobús, Cablebús, RTP, etc.)
More Great Options
AviationAPI
FAA Aeronautical Charts and Publications, Airport Information, and Airport Weather
AZ511
Access traffic data from the ADOT API
Bay Area Rapid Transit
Stations and predicted arrivals for BART
BC Ferries
Sailing times and capacities for BC Ferries
BIC-Boxtech
Container technical detail for the global container fleet
BlaBlaCar
Search car sharing trips
FAQ
Are these tools really free?
Yes! All tools listed on Craftisle are 100% free or have a generous free tier.
How do you choose the best tools?
We evaluate based on features, ease of use, community support, and update frequency.